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Commonwealth preservation age to determine tax rates & EATS eligibility
From 1 July 2015 an increased tax rate will apply to super benefit payments cashed before you have reached your Commonwealth Government preservation age – the age that will also determine your income stream eligibility.
The impact of the changes the Commonwealth Government made to its super preservation rules as part of the 2007 Stronger Super package of reforms will occur on 1 July 2015, which marks the first group of people turning age 55, but not reaching their Commonwealth Government preservation age.
The 2007 changes established that the lump sum super tax rates would be based on whether a person had reached their Commonwealth Government preservation age. Previously the lump sum tax rates were based on whether they had reached 'age 55'.
Aligment between tax rates and preservation age
While the alignment between tax rates and Commonwealth Preservation age was legislated in 2007, from 1 July 2015 an increased tax rate will apply to super benefit payments cashed before you have reached your Commonwealth Government preservation age – the age that will also determine your income stream eligibility.
- Tax rates for cashed benefits: the tax rate of 15% will no longer commence at age 55 but at Commonwealth Government preservation age.
- Income stream: Commonwealth Government preservation rules will determine the age you can purchase an income stream.
Super SA schemes
While Super SA's Triple S, Lump Sum and Pension Schemes are not required to comply exactly with the Commonwealth preservation rules due to their status as Exempt Public Sector Superannuation Schemes (EPSSS), the changes will affect members of these schemes born after 30 June 1960.
The following tables summarise the changes
Table 1: Age at which 15% on super lump sum cash payments up to $185,000 commences
|1 July 2015:
|From age 55 (regardless of your Commonwealth preservation age)
|From your Commonwealth Government preservation age
Table 2: Impact of increase to Commonwealth Government preservation age on Super SA's Exempt Public Sector Super Schemes (EPSSS)
|Super SA EPSSS Schemes
|Triple S
Still able to cash benefit from age 55, as long as you have ceased employment (nb you do not have to be permanently retired or have reached Commonwealth Government preservation age).
An untaxed benefit taken as a cash lump sum prior to reaching your Commonwealth Government preservation age will be taxed at a rate of 30% plus Medicare.
Members who turn age 55 in the next financial year will not be able to access the Super SA Income Stream. This includes for the purpose of Early Access to Super (EATS) or Transition to Retirement (TTR) until the following year when they turn age 56.
|Lump Sum Scheme
|Pension Scheme
Table 3: How tax is calculated on your entitlement from 1 July 2015
|Your age
|Tax on taxable (untaxed) component
|Tax on taxable (taxed) component
|Under Commonwealth preservation age
|30% maximum tax rate up to $1,355,000
|20% maximum tax rate (no limit)
|Commonwealth preservation age up to age 59
15% tax up ot $185,000
30% tax on balance up to $1,355,000
Taxed at 0% up to $185,000
15% tax on balance (no limit)
|60 or over
|15% tax on amounts up to $1,355,000
|Tax free
Further information
Fact sheets:
- Tax: Triple S, Lump Sum, Pension Scheme, Income Stream and Flexible Rollover Product
- EATS fact sheet: Triple S
- TTR fact sheets: Pension Scheme
Super SA: if you'd like to discuss your options, our Member Solutions Team can help. You can call them on 1300 364 941.
Commission-free financial advice: for detailed financial advice about what's best for your situation Super SA recommends you speak to a licensed financial planner.
Dear Triple S member
This is a quick e-mail to keep you in the loop with news and info about your super scheme.
Triple S wins best workplace super product
The super scheme for SA public sector employees and their families has been awarded best Workplace Super Product of the Year in the value category at the national SelectingSuper awards.
Triple S was rated best Workplace Value Super Product based on its performance across a broad range of criteria, including:
- administration
- communications
- costs
- returns
- insurance.
The SelectingSuper Awards are held each year to recognise the best superannuation funds and industry leaders in Australia and are run by leading financial services information company the Rainmaker Group.
These awards have capped off a great few years for Super SA.
- National Net Promoter Survey: 3rd place overall and 1st place in several categories
- SuperRatings Platinum awards: all products received highest ratings
- Towers Watson "Top 300 funds" survey: 13th largest super fund in Australia and 235th globally
Super SA is very proud of these results as they demonstrate its ongoing commitment to providing members with the very best products and services.
New home page coming soon
We'll be launching a new, easy to use home page in July.
The new look has been designed to make frequently accessed areas simpler to locate. This will make the functions you want quicker and easier to find.
Keep watching this space . . .
Media Release: New fund launched
Young workers and part-time or casual public sector employees are being targeted by a new SA government super fund which commenced on 1 January 2013.
Super SA Select provides SA public sector employees with more choice for their super. Super SA members can remain in the tax-deferred Triple S scheme or become members of this new fund.
Super SA's General Manager, Stephen Rowe, said the new fund was established because a new Commonwealth superannuation payment, the Low Income Superannuation Contribution, only applies to members of taxed superannuation funds.
"Super SA Select provides lower paid public sector workers an opportunity to make a significant contribution toward their retirement without impacting on their living wage.
"Southern Select Super Corporation, was established on 1 December as Trustee of Super SA Select and its Board met for the first time on 14 December.
Until now SA public sector super has had different rules from most other super funds and the launch of Super SA Select puts it in closer alignment with the Commonwealth Government's rules for super funds.
"We've managed to get this new product up and running in record time and I'm proud of Super SA's staff having achieved this."
More detailed information on Super SA Select is available on www.supersa.sa.gov.au.
Note: the Minister for Finance, Hon Michael O'Brien, issued a media release about Super SA Select on 10 January 2013.
Super SA Open Day winners announced!
Congratulations to the winners of the Door Prizes from Super SA's Open Day.
Nine lucky members won prizes ranging from a $3000 financial plan to a SA Shorts Holiday voucher and a gift basket.
Prizes and winners
$3,000 Financial Plan courtesy of IFFP Financial Planners
- P Dorsman
SA Shorts Holiday Voucher
- J Carthew
- L Ping
Congratulations also to those lucky enough to win the individual booth prize draws at Super SA's Open Day 2012.
Get the Ball Rolling Booth - Gift Basket
- J Stevenson
Investments Booth - Smart Investor Magazine Subscription
- N Tesar
Investments Booth - Chocolate Coins
- J Shepherdson
Insurance Booth - Juice Fountain
- H Williams
Post Retirement Products Booth - Book
- L Stevens
Contributing to Your Super Booth - Piggy Bank, lollies, diary and calendar pack
- J Burgess
Congratulations to you all!
Your super, your future: get the information you need
Are you interested in learning more about your super and what steps you need to put in place to reach your retirement goals?
Super SA conducts regular seminars for members and their partners, ranging from Planning for Retirement and Building Wealth to the Super SA Income Stream and Flexible Rollover Products.
A quick visit to Seminars will give you a full list of seminars, their content and how to book. They are held in Adelaide and regional centres.
Worksite visits
If you can't make it to our seminars we can come to you. Our education officers can attend your workplace, including lunchtime and out of work hours.
They can talk to you and your co-workers about super, answer your questions, and conduct "one-on-ones" with individual staff.
If you would like a worksite visit please email us at email@example.com.
Your Super Goes Mobile
Super SA members can now access their super anytime anywhere with the new Super SA mobile device site.
No cost, no app...
The new site is free and is compatible with any mobile device with web access. No application is needed and members will be automatically directed to the site.
On the site you'll find:
- Unit Prices
- Investment Performance
- Calculators
- Seminars
- Info on boosting your super
- Tips on planning for retirement.
There's also a secure area where members can check their current amount of super and view Annual Statements.
Feedback welcome
If there's anything else you want to see on the new mobile site, let us know. You can email us at email@example.com.
Superannuant tax changes from 1 July 2011
If you're receiving a fortnightly pension from Super SA the amount of tax you pay may change from 1 July 2011. Read on to see how this might affect you.
From 1 July you may find that you're paying less tax. This is due to the Low Income Tax Offset for 2011-12
The Low Income Tax Offset (LITO) is a tax rebate for individuals on lower incomes.
It provides individuals earning less than $30,000 with a tax rebate of $1,500. The full offset is reduced by 4 cents for every dollar of taxable income above $30,000, with the benefit cutting out once your income reaches $67,500.
For 1 July 2010 – 30 June 2011 - 50% of the LITO entitlement was received as reduced withholding tax, while the balance is paid to you after you've lodged your tax return through the Tax Office.
From 1 July 2011 – 70% of the LITO entitlement is received as reduced withholding tax and the balance paid to you after you've lodged your tax return with the Tax Office.
Removal of Additional Tax Amounts
If you requested to have additional tax taken out to compensate for 27 fortnights in 2010-11, this amount has been removed from the first pay in 2011-12.
From 1 July you may be paying more tax with the introduction of the Flood Levy
The Flood Levy was introduced by the Federal Government to assist rebuilding infrastructure in areas affected by recent natural disasters. This levy will apply to the 2011-2012 financial year.
In accordance with the Commonwealth Government's Disaster Assistance Program, if your annual taxable income is higher that $50,000 in the 2011-12 financial year, additional tax will be deducted from your fortnightly income in accordance with the Australian Taxation Offices fortnightly tax table as below:
|Taxable Income per annum
|Flood Levy
|$0 to $50,000
|$50,001 to $100,000
|Over $100,000
More information regarding the Low Income Tax Offset and Flood Levy can be found at the ATO website.
The new Flood Levy may affect you if . . .
in the 2011-2012 financial year your taxable income is over $50,000. This can include payments from super.
The Flood Levy was introduced by the Federal Government to assist rebuilding infrastructure in areas affected by recent natural disasters. This levy is temporary, applicable for the 2011-2012 financial year only.
Will amounts paid from super affect my Flood Levy liability?
If your taxable income is over $50,000 you will have to pay the Flood Levy. And the taxable component of lump sum cash payments and income payments from super are included in your taxable income and may increase your liability.
In the Triple S, Lump Sum and Pension schemes the Flood Levy will be payable if you receive:
- your entitlement in cash (from Triple S or Lump Sum) or a commutation from the Pension Scheme
- pension or income protection payments.
In the Super SA Income Stream and Super SA Flexible Rollover Product the Flood Levy will be payable if you are under 60 and receive:
- a lump sum payment from the Flexible Rollover Product
- a lump sum or regular payment from the Income Stream.
The rates payable are:
|Taxable income
|Flood levy payable
|$0 to $50,000
|$50,001 to $100,000
|Half a cent for each dollar over $50,000
|Over $100,000
|$250 plus one cent for each dollar over $100,000
Because of the Flood Levy, Super SA is required to deduct additional tax from lump sum or pension payments that have a taxable component of more than $50,000. If you have other income or receive other taxable payments this may not be enough to cover your Flood Levy liability.
If your Super SA lump sum or pension payments have a taxable component of less than $50,000, Super SA will not deduct the Flood Levy. However, your Super SA payment will count towards your taxable income for 2011-2012.
Your tax liability will be calculated when you lodge your tax return for the 2011-2012 financial year.
You don't have to pay the Flood Levy if:
- you received an Australian Government Disaster Recovery payment for a declared natural disaster in 2010-2011
- your taxable income is less than $50,000.
For further information on the Flood Levy go to the Australian Taxation Office website.
New security feature
When you next sign in to the secure member area of the website you'll notice something new. Beneath your name and super ID in the top right hand corner, you'll be shown the date and time you last accessed your account details.
To ensure your privacy is protected at all times you should keep your Super ID and password confidential. This way you'll be sure that your details are kept secure.
Unit price update 18 March
Super SA expects to receive the unit prices, effective 17 March, by close of business today.
Once these unit prices become available, we will resume normal processing of transactions previously put on hold. The effective unit prices will also be published on the website as normal.
We thank you for your patience and apologise for any inconvenience..
Unit price update 17 March 2011
All switching requests received prior to close of business Friday 11 March will be processed applying the unit prices published on the website Wednesday 16 March.
What happens to switching requests received after this date?
All switching requests received prior to close of business Tuesday 15 March and benefit payment requests have been put on hold until the unit prices effective 17 March become available. Processing will resume once these unit prices are confirmed. We will update you on this web page.
What about cash withdrawals from the Super SA Income Stream and Flexible Rollover Product?
As a result of the above, any cash withdrawals from the Super SA Income Stream and Flexible Rollover Product have been delayed to allow for the new unit prices to become available.
Why has this occurred?
Super SA has had to review its unit pricing timing, amid global market volatility over the weekend (including the SA public holiday). To ensure that members and investors aren't disadvantaged over recent events, Super SA suspended investment switching and other benefit processing, as the situation was assessed.
What if I have questions?
Call Super SA on 1300 369 315 or email email@example.com.
Triple S and Flexible Rollover Product fee change
From 1 January 2011 the administration fee for Triple S and the Flexible Rollover Product (FRP) will be $1.35 a week. This is the first ever fee increase for Flexible Rollover Product investors and the first increase in Triple S fees in more than six years.
Super SA strives to keep fees and charges as low as possible, and since 2004 the administration fee has remained fixed at $1 a week.
During this time members/investors have benefited from improved services, including an expanded range of information and educational materials, and access to commission-free financial planning.
In order to meet increased administrative and regulatory compliance costs the weekly administration fee will become $1.35, making the annual administration fee $70.20.
Triple S members with less than $1,000 in their account will benefit from member protection, which means that the administration fee charged will be the lesser of net investment earnings or $1.35 a week, subject to a minimum annual administration fee of $10.
For FRP investors, a minimum administration fee of $10 per annum will apply to Flexible Rollover Product accounts established or closed during a financial year.
Super SA is committed to keeping fees to a minimum. Unlike many other funds, Triple S and the FRP have no entry, exit or contribution fees.
If you have any enquiries regarding Super SA's fees and charges, please email email@example.com or call us on
1300 369 315.
Super SA achieves significant milestones
Super SA, the super provider for SA public sector employees, has reached the milestone of 200,000 members and $11 billion in funds under management. We now administer superannuation accounts for almost a quarter of the working population of South Australia.
After nearly a year at the helm, Super SA's General Manager Stephen Rowe is pleased with Super SA's position.
"As a public sector fund, our obligation to our members is always front and centre. That means not only striving for the best returns but ensuring that members are educated about their options and that we drive value for members at every level of the business.
"After the market volatility of the past few years, members are demanding accountability and transparency. Here at Super SA this is something we aim to provide our members on a daily basis. Get that right and everything else follows."
$11 billion in funds under management saw Super SA's inclusion for the first time in consulting firm Towers Watson's top 300 global super fund survey last year, where it came in at number 285. Rankings are determined by the funds under management of each super fund.
Investment switching trends
A recent investigation by Super SA into the switching trends of our members and investors has revealed some interesting results.
While 93% of Triple S members choose to stay in the default Balanced option, 7% of members have chosen to switch to another option.
Given the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) and level of market volatility in recent times, Super SA conducted some analysis to determine how many Triple S members switch their investment option, how often and why.
Market volatility
The analysis showed that investment market volatility was the key reason why members were switching their investment. When financial market volatility was high, balances were more likely to be moved to a lower risk option such as Cash.
In 2008/09, the investment markets were extremely volatile. In these 12 months, Super SA processed 3,827 investment switches, many of them switching to the Cash option, with varying results.
During the GFC, there was an unprecedented amount of economic news available in various media articles and television reports. It is likely that this had a strong correlation to the amount of Investment Choice forms Super SA received. When investment markets and volatility levels stabilised to some degree in early 2010, the level of switching for the 2009/10 year declined significantly from the peak seen in 2008/09.
Impact of timing
In October 2008, members who switched their investment option from Balanced to Cash could have been better or worse off at 30 June 2010 than if they had remained in the Balanced option depending on exactly which day in October 2008 they switched.
The following table shows six days in that month that switches were processed and the effect of switching their account balance from Balanced to Cash on that day.
In this scenario, the member had $100,000 invested in Balanced at 1 October 2008. If the member did not switch their investment, remained in Balanced and did not have any transactions in their account, their account balance would be $96,755.10 at 30 June 2010.
|Date of Switch to Cash
Account Balance at 30 June 2010
Switched to Cash
Depending on timing of when the member gave Super SA their switch form, their balance could have been $8,499.93 higher or $5,922.11 lower than if they had not switched their investment. For members who attempted to reduce their investment risk, some gained, but others lost more value than just staying with their long term strategy.
Other trends
Apart from reacting to economic news, members also chose their investment option based on their risk tolerance or appetite and time horizon. Because of this, there was a clear trend towards more conservative investment options as members' age increased.
Following the mailout of Annual Statements, the volume of Investment Choice forms received by Super SA increased dramatically in each financial year. Additionally, 90% of members that switched their investment option in the past five years did so once or twice in the period, showing that most members make a decision based upon their long term strategy.
Super SA offers eight investment options. To find out more about the investment options Super SA offers and the things to consider when choosing an investment option, visit http://www.supersa.sa.gov.au/investments/investment_choices.
Financial planning service now available on site!
You now have the option of speaking to a financial planner from Industry Fund Services (IFS) when visiting the Super SA Member Centre, located at 151 Pirie Street, Adelaide (enter from Pulteney Street).
An IFS planner is available Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. They're commission-free, knowledgeable about
Super SA's products and can provide you with general information about your financial options and choices, ranging from tips on salary sacrificing to getting your retirement plans underway.
To make an appointment with an IFS financial planner, call IFS on 1300 162 348.
To find out more about the services IFS can offer you, visit their website, www.ifs.net.au
It's official! Income Stream minimum amount reduced
It's official! Income Stream minimum amount reduced
Super SA Income Stream investors can now set their income payments to the revised minimum amount announced on 30 June 2010.
This change has now been formalised by the Commonwealth Government.
You'll be hearing from us!
Income Stream investors who elected to receive the minimum income payment for 2010-11 will receive a letter from Super SA informing them of the changes and inviting them to change their income if they choose.
On 30 June the Commonwealth Government announced that the 50% reduction in the minimum payment amounts would be extended. The minimum payment amounts were halved for the 2008-09 and 2009-10 years.
For further information call Super SA or visit the Australian Tax Office website www.ato.gov.au.
Update:Important information for Income Stream investors
The Commonwealth Government announced on 30 June 2010 that the 50% drawdown reduction has now been extended for the 2010-11 financial year.
Once the changes have been made to the relevant Commonwealth legislation,
Super SA Income Stream investors can choose to take the lower minimum amount in 2010-11, allowing them to reduce their income payment and retain more of their retirement savings in their Income Stream while the market recovers.
Investors in the Super SA Income Stream will receive a letter after the legislative changes have been made inviting them to change their income payment amount if they choose.
New General Manager for Super SA
Stephen Rowe has commenced as General Manager at Super SA, the South Australian public sector superannuation provider.
Stephen brings a wealth of experience to the role, leaving the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) in Melbourne to take up the position.
At ASIC Stephen was Senior Manager, Superannuation. Prior to this, he was Chief ExecutiveOfficer at industry fund FIRST Super for eight years.
A graduate of both Nottingham/Trent and Warwick Universities (UK), Stephen has a BA (Hons)in Public Administration, majoring in Economics, and a Masters in Industrial Relations.
He also holds a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and a Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning.
Stephen feels honoured to have joined such a large organisation with a solid reputation and enormous potential for further growth.
He looks forward to leading Super SA in the years ahead.
Board election results
Elections for the member-elected positions on the Boards of Super SA and Funds SA were recently held.
We are pleased to advise that Jan McMahon has been re-elected to the Super SA Board and Bill Griggs has been newly elected.
Kevin Crawshaw has been elected to the Funds SA Board.
For more information about the Super SA Board click here.


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text: Section 26. Rickettsial Infections View Full Chapter Figures Only Tables Only Videos Only Print Share Email Twitter Facebook Linkedin Reddit Get Citation Citation AMA Citation Section 26. Rickettsial Infections. In: Wolff K, Johnson R. Wolff K, Johnson R Eds. Klaus Wolff, and Richard Allen Johnson.eds. Fitzpatrick's Color Atlas & Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology, 6e New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2009. http://accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=349§ionid=40453125. Accessed August 22, 2018. MLA Citation . "Section 26. Rickettsial Infections." Fitzpatrick's Color Atlas & Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology, 6e Wolff K, Johnson R. Wolff K, Johnson R Eds. Klaus Wolff, and Richard Allen Johnson. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2009, http://accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=349§ionid=40453125. Download citation file: RIS (Zotero) EndNote BibTex Medlars ProCite RefWorks Reference Manager Mendeley © Copyright Tools Search Book Top Return Clip Autosuggest Results ++ Rickettsiae: small pathogens in family Ricket-tsiaceae (Table 26-1) RickettsiaOrientiaCoxiellaEhrlichiaGram-negative coccobacilli/short bacilli; obligate localization/persistence within eukaryotic cellsTransmitted to humans by arthropods: tick, mite, flea, louse; mammalian reservoirs; humans are incidental hostsInfections characterized by: Exposure to vectors or animal reservoirs, travel to or residence in endemic locationsClinical findings: fever, exanthem or tâche noire (black spot or stain) (coin-like lesion with central eschar and red halo at site of vector-feeding bite site) (Table 26-1), vasculitis, hepatosplenomegalyThrombocytopenia, leukopenia, elevated aminotransferase, hyponatremiaDiagnosis: confirmed by paired serum samples after convalescence or demonstration of microbesDermatopathology: microbes multiply in endothelial cells of small blood vessels and produce vasculitis with necrosis and thrombosis; disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) and vascular occlusion may occurDoxycycline is drug of choice ++Table Graphic Jump LocationTable 26-1 Classification of Groups of Rickettsial Infections and Clinical FeaturesView Table|Favorite Table|Download (.pdf)Table 26-1 Classification of Groups of Rickettsial Infections and Clinical FeaturesGroups of Rickettsial InfectionsCutaneous FindingsTick- and gamasid mite–borne spotted fever group (SFG)Exanthem is a major clinical and diagnostic featureTick-borne typhusTâche noire, maculopapular rashRickettsialpox (mite-borne)Tâche noire, papulovesicular rashFlea- and louse-borne typhus group rickettsial diseaseTrunkal maculopapular rashEpidemic louse-borne typhusGeneralized maculopapular rash, sparing the face, palms, and soles, possibly becoming petechial andsconfluentEndemic flea-borne murine typhusMaculopapular rash occurring on the extremities and trunk, sparing the face, palms, and soles, in 13% of patientsChigger-borne scrub typhusEschar at site of chigger feeding (< 50% of cases); maculopapular rash may occur, but seldom observedEhrlichiosisRash in ≤5% at onsetQ feverRare ++ Rickettsiae can cause life-threatening infections. Order of decreasing case-fatality rate: R. rickettsii [Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF)]; R. prowazekii (epidemic louse-borne typhus); Orientia tsutsugamushi (scrub typhus); R. conorii [Mediterranean spotted fever (MSF)]; R. typhi (endemic murine typhus); in rare cases, other spotted fever group organisms. ++ ICD-9:066.1 • ICD-10: A77 ++ See Table 26-2. ++Table Graphic Jump LocationTable 26-2 Classification of Tick-Borne Rickettsial Spotted FeversView Table|Favorite Table|Download (.pdf)Table 26-2 Classification of Tick-Borne Rickettsial Spotted FeversRickettsial groupRickettsiaeGeographic locationDisease exampleRocky Mountain spotted feverR. rickettsiiWestern hemisphere (Americas)Rocky Mountain spotted feverTick typhusR. conoriiMediterranean countries, Africa, Southeast Asia, IndiaBoutonneuse feverR. sibiricaSiberia, Mongolia, northern ChinaSiberian tick typhusR. australisAustraliaAstralian tick typhusR. japonicaJapanOriental spotted feverR. africaeSouth AfricaAfrican tick bite fever ++ Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever ++ ICD-9: O82.0 • ICD-10: A77 ++ ZoonosisEtiology: R. rickettsiiVector: various ticksGeography: occurs throughout Western Hemisphere (Americas)Most severe of rickettsial infectionsClassic triad: fever, rash, history of tick bite (not common)Clinical findings: sudden onset of fever, severe headache, myalgia, characteristic acral exanthem spreading centripetallyCourse: associated with significant morbidity and mortality ratesSynonyms: black measles, tick ... 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All tickets are sold subject to availability and to these terms and conditions. These terms and conditions should be read carefully prior to purchase and any queries relating to them should be raised with us prior to purchase, as purchase of tickets constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions. A valid ticket must be produced to get into an event. Please notify us of any access requirements at the time of booking. Removing any part of, altering or defacing the ticket may invalidate your ticket. It is your responsibility to check your tickets as if you have made a mistake it cannot always be rectified after purchase. Please check your tickets on receipt carefully and contact us immediately if there is a mistake. We will not be responsible for any ticket that is lost, stolen or destroyed. It is not always possible to issue duplicate tickets (for example for non-seated events where there is a possibility of both the original and duplicate tickets being used, compromising the licensed capacity of the venue). Duplicates may therefore be issued at the discretion of the promoter or the venue. If duplicates are being issued, a reasonable administration charge may be levied. We and the promoter reserve the right to provide alternative seats at an event to those specified on the ticket if the staging of the event reasonably requires, provided they are of no less value to that stated on the ticket. Where a concession is claimed, proof of identity and concession entitlement (for example of age or student status) may be required. Ownership or possession of a ticket does not confer any rights (by implication or otherwise) on you to use, alter, copy or otherwise deal with any of the symbols, trademarks, logos and/or intellectual property appearing on the ticket.
The price of the ticket shall be the price set at the time we accept your order. All prices set are inclusive of any applicable taxes but exclusive of any booking fee and collection or delivery fee. Credit/debit card fees may be charged per ticket on certain performances. The Box Office will inform you of this cost at the time of booking. No order will be accepted until we have received full payment.
All tickets will be electronic and will be sent to the email address provided at the time of booking. If you are unable to receive tickets by email the Box Office are able to print and post them out with reasonable notice. Tickets can be held at the Box Office for collection. If printing and/or posting by the Box Office, a reasonable administration charge may be levied.
The organiser of the event and/or the venue reserves the right to make alterations to the published event programme where reasonably necessary.
If the event has been booked though us for a promoter or group then an exchange or refund may not be offered and we would refer to the promoter / groups own terms and conditions of sale. Except where we offer an applicable ticket exchange or resale facility, tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase unless the performance is cancelled or rescheduled or where there is a material change to the programme of event. If a resale facility is available, resale of these tickets cannot be guaranteed and is subject to a per ticket administrative charge. Where an event is cancelled or rescheduled by the venue or promoter, where an event is cancelled or rescheduled due to circumstances beyond our control, or where there is a material change to the programme of the event, you will be entitled to claim a refund from us in accordance with this clause. A 'material' change is a change which, in our reasonable opinion, makes the event materially different to the event that purchasers of the ticket, taken generally, could reasonably expect. The use of understudies in a theatre performance shall not be a material change. Where an outdoor event is cancelled or curtailed because of adverse weather, we shall not be liable to make any refund or pay any compensation beyond the refunds that may be payable under the venue's or promoter's rules. Where such a refund is sought you must bring this to our attention as soon as possible upon becoming aware of such change, cancellation or where the event has been rescheduled, prior to the rescheduled event. A 'Force Majeure' cancellation may not qualify for refund or exchange. Refunds of ticket sales less booking fee shall only be made to the person who purchased the tickets and, when possible, be made using the same method as was used to purchase the tickets. These terms and conditions do not and shall not affect your statutory rights as a consumer.
For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions, 'Force Majeure' means any cause beyond our control including, without limitation, act of God, war, insurrection, riot, civil disturbances, acts of terrorism, fire, explosion, flood, theft of essential equipment, malicious damage, strike, lock out, weather, third party injunction, national defence requirements, acts or regulations of national or local governments. We will not be liable to you for failure to perform any obligation under these Terms and Conditions to the extent that the failure is caused by Force Majeure
It is your responsibility to ascertain whether an event has been cancelled or re-scheduled and the date and time of any re-scheduled event. Where an event is cancelled or re-scheduled, we will use our reasonable endeavours to notify you using the details you provided us with at the time of ordering. We do not guarantee that you will be informed of such cancellation before the date of the event. It is your responsibility to inform us of any change to the contact address, telephone number or email address you provide us with at the time of ordering.
1) has behaved in the venue in a manner which, in the reasonable opinion of the venue has, or is likely to affect the enjoyment of other visitors; or
2) uses threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour or in any way provokes or behaves in a manner which may provoke a breach of the peace; or
3) in the reasonable opinion of the venue is acting under the influence of alcohol or drugs; or
4) fails, when required, to produce proof of identity or age.
You must comply with instructions and directions given by venue staff and stewards. No refunds will be given to ticket holders who are refused entry or ejected due to their own behaviour as suggested in, but not limited to, the examples above.
5) Children under 5 will not be admitted to the venue except for family shows. Children (aged 18 months to 15 years inclusive) shall require their own ticket which shall be at full ticket price if no child concessions are available at the time of booking. Babes in arms (children under 18 months) shall be admitted free of charge to those shows they may attend (children's shows and pantomimes only) however children under the age of 18 months will not be admitted to any performance unless they are specifically aimed at them (i.e. children's shows and pantomimes). Children must be supervised at all times and supervision of children shall be by not less than 1 adult per 10 children. The Management reserves the right to ask parents/supervisors to remove children if, in the opinion of the Management, they are causing a disturbance.


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1. Are your marquees waterproof?
Yes. All of our marquees are made from the highest quality waterproof PVC. Water may enter your marquee from the ground if your drainage is not sufficient and you do not have wooden floor. Occasionally you may get a little condensation with wintery weather.
2. Do I need flooring in the marquee?
No, it is not essential that you have flooring within your marquee unless your marquee is likely to be held in bad weather conditions. If your ground does not have good drainage then we recommend wooden floor which is slightly raised. This will prevent puddles in the marquee.
3. Are marquees suitable for winter events?
Absolutely. Marquees are suitable throughout the year, and when inquiring about a marquee with Marquees Direct we will always create a specification of marquee and equipment that suits the time of year.
During the winter months we would always advise that you hire one of our heaters to go with your marquee and in most cases hard wood flooring and carpet are more suited to ensure that your event is dry, comfortable and warm.
4. Can I decorate the marquee myself?
Of course, the ability to decorate a marquee is one of the unique selling points for choosing a marquee over another venue. We welcome customers to decorate their marquees, however we request that decorations are not stapled or taped onto the marquee surface and that all decorations are removed prior to the day of take-down. Please advise the company what decorations you would like to use and we will advise how you can use them.
5. Are your marquees safe?
At Marquees Direct we only supply marquees of the highest quality that conform to all the necessary British and European Safety Standards. The manufacturer of all our standard marquees is a member of the Performance Textiles Association formally known as MUTA and certified ISO 9001 2000 by Lloyds Register Quality Assurance (LRQA). We are also a member of Muta.
For further information on health and safety, please click here
6. What size marquee do I need?
Please see our pricing page where it highlights the number of guest you can fit in each marquee or contact us for help. Generally a 3mx3m area will seat 8 to 10 guests or have up to 15 standing. Please note that our price guide does not account for dance floors, bars, staging or catering tables. Please take this into account when trying to decide which size is right for your event.
7. What is the latest point I can hire a marquee?
We do take bookings right up to the week of the event although we recommend booking in advance as we get booked out for most of the year. The earlier you book the more flexible we can be with set up and take down days plus there is more favourable discounts.
8. Are site visits chargable?
Site visits may be chargable subject to event criteria and needs. Any initial site visit charges will be credited to the customers account and can be used as part of the booking payment. Site visit charges are only refunded if a booking is made
8. At what stage would you come out for a site visit?
Most small events do not require a site visit however if the event venue has complications that cannot be resolved in our booking process or it is a larger more complex event then we would usually provide a site visit. All site visits would be at the earliest convenience after we receive all event and venue information
9.Why is it important for the client to be there on day of install?
It is important for the client to be there to make sure everything is to there satisfaction, to have demonstration on using the equipment, to notify of any site issues or potential problems, to answer any questions about electrics or other services, to sign documents on completion and to make any outstanding payments
10. What's the difference between lined and unlined marquees?
Marquee lining provides a more luxurious finish to a marquee. Most suitable for formal and celebratory events such as weddings or private parties.
With unlined marquees, the PVC walls and marquee structure are fully visible, making them more suitable for functional or casual events
11. Can the marquee be connected to the building?
Our marquees can serve as an 'extension' or awning to a building if the space is suitable. Covered walkways are also possible. We are never able to connect a marquee fully to a building but we will work to erect the marquee, as close to the building as possible so only a very small gap is visible. Please not that if there are gas flues or other extractors on the wall then we will have to move the marquee up to a meter away from the building.
12. Can marquees be erected on uneven ground?
Marquees can be erected on uneven ground, however it is easier when marquees are erected on level ground. In some instances we will be able to erect a marquee on slightly uneven ground using 'extension legs'. This technique will ensure that the marquee is erected level, but the ground will still be uneven underneath.
13. Can marquees be opened in warm weather?
Yes. The walls of our marquees can be opened and secured quickly and easily. Please see our gallery section for some examples of open marquees.
14. Does my marquee have to have all the side on?
Generally we always leave all of the sides on the marquee so they can be opened and closed bearing in mind the weather and health & safety. There may be some exceptions made upon risk assessment on the day of the event. For example: The walls could be left off of all sides of the marquee if the weather conditions were fine. It would not be suitable to remove individual sides of the marquee as this could create a sail effect. We cannot guarantee removal of any walls before the day of the event.
15. What is the distance between each leg around the outside of the marquee?
Our standard marquees are 3 meters (10ft) but we also have bays in 1.5 meters (5ft)
Furniture & Equipment
1. Do you hire furniture?
Yes we have a wide range of furniture for hire with your marquee. Our furniture is also available for hire separately.
2. How many guests can I seat around a table?
As a general rule of thumb:
8–10 around a 5ft circular table
6-8 around a 4ft circular table
6 on a 6ft trestle table
3. Do high heels get stuck in coconut matting?
Very rarely but it is possible. Coconut Matting is one of our most popular flooring choices due to its cost effectiveness and durability.
4. Do we need a generator?
If you do not have a power source on your site then you would require a generator. Marquees Direct can advise you where to hire one from upon your enquiry
5. Do we need a heater?
During the summer months it is not always necessary for a heater, unless you have chosen a particularly large marquee for use during the evening.
During the colder months we would always advise that you use a heater. Marquees Direct will be able to recommend the correct type and size of heater at your time of enquiry. In the event of snowfall then you must keep your marquee heated to 12 degrees c to prevent snow settling on the roof of the marquee.
6. Do uplighters provide enough light?
Uplighters are best used as mood or effect lighting so if you require the marquee to be bright then it would be best to go with other lighting options aswell. Globe and Chandelier lights are the normal main lights used within our marquees. Details of which can be found in the lighting section of our site.
7.Do you hire toilets?
We are able to offer a range of toilets to service your event. For a smaller event we would suggest using a 2+1 unit and for some larger events it may require a larger unit with the option of a daily valeting service during your hire period.
8.Can I just hire a heater or other equipment from you and not the marquee?
We do hire out equipment independantly but we hold back a certain amount of our stock to go with our Marquees. In the summer we hold back more equipment than the winter. Please enquire about availability.
9. Why is it essential for my dancefloor to be put on level ground?
The dancefloors are locked in tightly together and become rigid therefore if the ground is not fairly level then there could be potential trip up hazards around the edges.
Payments and Hiring Policy
1. Why do I have to pay a deposit?
No binding contract will exist until you have accepted our quotation in writing and paid a min 25% deposit and we have issued you with a written acknowledgment of your acceptance.
We ask for a deposit as a way of receiving full commitment to hire the marquee. As we only hold limited stock, if a customer decides not to go ahead with their marquee hire, we may be unable to re-book that stock for that duration.
Deposits are non-refundable.
2. When must I make my final payment?
Final payment must be paid in cleared funds five days before the marquee is set-up.
Alternatively you may phone the office and pay over the phone by credit card. If you wish to pay by cheque, then payment must be made 10 working days in advance of your set-up so that the final payment can be cleared in time.
Bookings made within 14 days of the event must be paid in full. Bookings made between 14 and 30 days before the event are required to pay a 50% deposit.
3. Can I make last minute changes to my marquee?
Alterations to accessory requirements can be made no later than 48 hours in advance and are subject to availability. Marquee alterations are flexible and are based on our terms and conditions. Should the Hirer wish to cancel any items from within the contract then our cancellation policy applies. Please see our Terms and conditions for further details.
4. How long is your marquee hire period?
Our marquee hire period is for 1-2 days. Typically if hiring a marquee over the weekend we will erect your marquee on the Thursday or Friday before the weekend and take down on the Monday or Tuesday. If you require your marquee to be hired over a longer period of time we have a very reasonable extended hire price charge, which will be accurately calculated within your original quote.
5. When will you set-up and take down my marquee?
For an event being held over the weekend: Typically, we erect marquees on the Wednesday, Thursday or Friday before an event; and we dismantle them on the following Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. If you have a special requirement, please let us know. Additional charges may apply if you require your marquee to be erected on a Saturday or Sunday. Typically 10% of the hire charge will be applied for a Saturday set-up and 15% for a Sunday set-up.
For an event being held during a weekday: Typically we would set-up the marquee a day before your event and a day after your event, unless otherwise stated in advance of booking by the Hirer.
6.What is the damage waiver charge for and is it refundable if nothing is damaged?
The damage waiver is to cover you for any damages or wear and tear of the equipment hired. Every event has some wear and tear even if minimal therefore the charge remains.
1. Can you suggest venues?
We work closely with a selection of venues and would be pleased to recommend them where appropriate. Please contact the office for help with finding a venue on 01344 876122
2. Do you have insurance cover?
Yes. We hold a combined policy Insurance for a value of up to £10 million damages. We are able if required to offer risk assessments and method statements upon request. Details of insurance cover requirements can be found within our Terms & Conditions.
To read our Terms & Conditions please click here
3. Could a marquee damage cables or pipes running underneath the site?
Damage is possible if cabling or pipe work is near the surface. This should be discussed at the site consultation. The hire charges are based on the assumption that no drains, cables or other services are buried beneath the surface or otherwise concealed.
4.Will a marquee damage our garden?
Grass that has been covered for several days will temporarily turn a shade of yellow but should recover within 7 days. We are always very careful not to damage plants and flower beds if included in a marquee but would ask that any shrubs, plants or other materials that are obstructing the site and entrance to the site are removed before are arrival.


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Perennials for Cold Zones - Diane's Flower Seeds
Hardy Perennials for Zones 3-4
Perennials for Cold Zones
by Diane Linsley
One of the hardest things about being a gardener in zones 3-4 is finding perennials that can survive the winter. When I was a young gardener, we lived in a small town in Colorado. The local nursery didn't carry many perennials. Or maybe I didn't know what to look for. So I ended up planting a hybrid tea rose each spring, just to discover that it was dead the following year.
After we moved to Utah, I started growing perennials from seed. We live in zone 5b, so I have many perennials that I couldn't have grown in Colorado's zone 4. I enjoy having a lot to choose from. But sometimes I think about what I would grow if I ever moved to a colder zone. Colorado is a beautiful place to live. So this article is dedicated to gardeners in zones 3-4.
As an adventurous gardener, I like to push the limits. I have succeeded in overwintering perennials that are only hardy to zone 6 or 7 by growing them against a south-facing wall. Mulching the garden with wood chips also helps protect perennials from the cold.
The following perennials are hardy to zone 4. Some are hardy to zone 3.
Hardy Perennials for Cold Zones 3-4
Aethionema schistosum
Allium cernnum
Allium christophii
Allium aflatunense
Allium 'Purple Sensation'
Alyssum montanum
Alyssum saxatile
Aquilegia 'McKana's Giants'
-- For more aquilegia species, see
Perennial Seeds
Asclepias tuberosa
Aster azureus
Aubrieta deltoidea
Baptisia australis
Campanula carpatica
Campanula glomerata 'Superba'
Campanula latifolia 'Brantwood'
Campanula persicifolia
Campanula rotundifolia
Centranthus ruber
Cheiranthus allionii
Dalea purpurea
Dianthus arenarius
Dianthus barbatus
Dianthus deltoides 'Flashing Lights'
Dianthus pinifolius
Dianthus superbus 'Crimsonia'
Digitalis floribunda
-- For more digitalis species, see
Perennial Seeds
Dracocephalum tanguticum
Echinacea purpurea
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Perennial Seeds
Eupatorium maculatum
Euphorbia polychroma
Gaillardia aristata
Gaillardia 'Burgundy'
Geum 'Blazing Sunset'
-- For more geum, see
Perennial Seeds
Gypsophila pacifica
Hesperis matronalis
Hibiscus lasiocarpus
Liatris spicta
-- For more liatris species, see
Perennial Seeds
Linum perenne
Lunaria annua
Lupine 'Russell Hybrids'
Lychnis chalcedonica
Lychnis coronaria
Lychnis viscaria 'Feuer'
Myosotis sylvatica
Oenothera missouriensis
Papaver atlanticum
Papaver nudicaule
Papaver orientale
Penstemon calycosus
-- For more penstemon species, see
Perennial Seeds
Perovskia atriplicifolia
Platycodon grandiflorus
Polemonium caeruleum
Pulsatilla vulgaris
Ratibida columnifera
Ratibida pinnata
Rudbeckia triloba
Salvia officinalis
Salvia transylvanica 'Blue Spires'
Salvia 'Violet Queen'
Silene orientalis
Solidago nemoralis
Thalictrum minus 'Adiantifolium'
Verbascum phoeniceum
Viola tricolor 'Helen Mount'
Annuals for Cold Zones
Rather than give a long list, I'll just make some general recommendations. All of the
on this website can be grown in zones 3-4, but some are easier than others. Gardeners with short growing seasons may want to select annuals that bloom quickly from seed.
Self-sowing annuals
are my favorites because they come back each year from seeds that drop to the ground at the end of the season. If you grow late-blooming annuals like cleome, cosmos and zinnias,
start seeds indoors
to get a head start on the growing season.
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-- Create eye-catching container gardens.
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by Piet Oudolf and Noel Kingsbury
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Flexa Bullet
Take what you know about bullet vibrators - and shake it up! Introducing the bullet vibrator wand on a stick, the most amazing wand vibrator we've seen. The flexible rubber neck feels stiff, so it has the ability to stay in the angled placed. You can easily reach the desired angle for solo sessions.
Alternatively, it's a great explorer to see how deep you can go - without too much stretching. Poke, prod, massage, explore - your body is a playground! The bullet and handle both have a rubbery coating for warmth and a little touch of class. Press the button at the bottom of the controller to cycle through the speed and vibration settings. The bullet has plenty of force to keep you happy too.
Total Length: 11 1/2 inches
Bullet Length: 2 inches
Bullet Diameter: 1 inch
Batteries: 2 AA, not included
Motor: 3 speeds & 7 vibrating patterns
Material: Plastic, rubber coating
Latex Free: No
Phthalates Free: Yes
Waterproof: Yes
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It looks like an ordinary shipping package, no one will know what's inside.
FREE ground shipping on orders over $59.
If the order subtotal is over $59, it ships free.
No products are excluded from this offer. Even sale items can have free delivery!
Ground shipping only, delivers within 3-5 business days.
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Weekends and holidays are excluded from processing & transit times.
Orders placed before 11:00 am Eastern Time usually depart the same business day.
We ship within the United States & overseas military.
Sorry, we do not ship internationally.
Only ground shipping is available for Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO.
Adverse weather conditions may delay deliveries. In such cases, above timelines do not apply.
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You will receive an email receipt and a printed receipt inside the shipping box. We do not send anything to the billing address, we require this information purely for the credit card transaction.
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ORGANIZER: Kristin
EVENT: Beaufort County Animal Shelter Charity Golf Tournament: Putt for Pets
EVENT DATE: Nov 03, 2012
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In 1987 BTI started serving the Jackson Township, Canal Fulton, Massillon, North Canton, Canton and surrounding communities. From day one the mission was to provide an outstanding client experience. Over a quarter of a century later this tradition continues.
When the founders Bruce & Terry Irion made the decision to retire in 2013, they looked for someone who could step into their shoes without missing a beat. Little did they know, they would find him from their client base.
Hi, my name is Keith Goodrum. I found this company much the same way many of you did. I came back to the area, bought a house, and got my the carpets cleaned.
With 20+ years experience in this industry, I knew professionals had to clean my carpets. Without the right tools and equipment, the results would be poor. So, I looked around for a carpet cleaner.
BTI came up during my search. After asking around, I heard goods things about them. I picked up the phone, and called. Bruce & I hit it off right away. We both were veterans, ran cleaning businesses with a similar sense of humor.
I got them to clean my carpets, and the results were great. The technician was friendly, professional, and very knowledgeable. They got some spots out of the carpets, which I thought were permanent stains.
Later that year Bruce put BTI up for sale, and I jumped at the opportunity to get back into the carpet cleaning business.
I have been in this industry for 20+ years. I've been a business owner for most of that time, and enjoy the being the big kahuna. In this business the tendency is to have college age employees. They are usually working their way though school, and I'm glad to have them for a short period of time. Some of my proudest moments is taking part in developing young employees for their next adventure in life.
Having a lot of experience means two things:
I hold certifications from the IICRC in Carpet cleaning, Upholstery cleaning, Odor control & Carpet repair and re-installation. I'm one certification away from Master Textile cleaner, then I'll be going after IICRC instructor certification. Being an instructor is the perfect complement to owning BTI. I'll be able to teach without it interfering with the day to day operations of the business
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Disney Movies That Will Inspire You To Travel
Disney without a doubt has played a big role in making our childhood awesome. It taught us key values such as manners, importance of ohana and how not everything has a happy ending. (ie. Simba's dad *starts to sob*) Lastly, Disney has taught us that all adventures start when we travel. That's why when we were children, we started imagining we were in "a whole new world" in our own back garden right? To live out these animated fantasies of "far off places, daring sword fights and magic spells". But now we are a bunch of adults pursuing those dreams and making the world our own adventure. If you haven't done so yet here are my picks of Disney movies that will inspire you to travel.
"Adventure is out there!" How could this not motivate you to travel? If there is one thing we can take from the scene where we see Ellie and Carl live and grow old together (other than they are relationship goals) is that life can change and we get distracted and we sort of forget our dreams when we were children. In their case that was to travel and visit "Paradise Falls" but in some bizarre way Carl was still able to do that. Despite his age and unusual company, he was able to live out his childhood dreams. From this experience he was able to start a new adventure with Russel and travel where their house floated by colourful balloons brings them.
The Little Mermaid
Ariel ran away, sold her voice to the sea witch and went behind her father's back so she could walk on land. Talk about wanting it badly right? She didn't do it to be with her prince though, but instead to discover a world above the sea. To see what's in store for her. What new "thingy-ma-bob" could she discover next. You could say that Ariel inspires us to visit a new country and see what their culture is like. Learn their mannerisms, eat their exotic food and use authentic items. Live the way they do and learn the differences of cultures and get the best of both worlds. Who knows, you might choose this life like Ariel chose the land over the sea.
Hercules is my favourite Disney film and the reason behind that is because of the different mystical characters we meet through the story. Despite the inaccuracies to the real mythologies it gives enough input to make children be interested in the plot. Enticing us with greek gods and heroes. We also see scenes of ancient Greek. Temples and monuments that have crumbled down to ruins in the real world. Hercules illustrated a lot of Greece's mythologies, history and culture. After seeing all of that how could you not want to visit "Thebes, the big olive".
This kick-ass girl is everything I looked up to when I was a wee child. She's strong, smart, independent and resourceful. She's everything a woman traveler should be. I also couldn't get enough of the panoramic views of Northern Wei Dynasty China especially when the guys start to sing "A girl worth fighting for". Mulan showcases their traditional wear, oriental houses and timeless palaces. You can see the rice paddies, the cherry blossoms, and even the great wall of China featured in the animation. No doubt, it will give you an itch to travel to China and sip some herbal tea while you watch the cherry blossoms fall down.
Pirates of the Caribbean
If I had a ship you would never see me again. Captain Jack Sparrow seems to have an easy way in and out of everything. The places they shot the movie was absolutely stunning. You see him at a pub brawl in Tortuga. Next sword fighting in the Pacific blue. Then running on white beaches while being chased by angry cannibals . And lastly singing "A pirate's life for me" in some deserted island that looks like paradise. I myself wouldn't mind having a pirate's life if I get to go to all these breathtaking places.
I know there a whole lot more films to talk about but these are my top 5 choices for Disney movie's that will inspire you to travel. I hope you enjoyed reading this. If you were to have a magic carpet ride where would you want to go? What Disney film inspired you to travel? Can't wait to hear from you guys.
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Author: Adam Silvera
Series: Standalone
Edition: Kindle
Publication: September 5th 2017 by HarperTeen
Source: eARC provided by the publisher via Edelweiss
Pages: 384
Genre: Contemporary, M/M, LGBTQPIA+, Romance
On September 5, a little after midnight, Death-Cast calls Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio to give them some bad news: They're going to die today. Mateo and Rufus are total strangers, but, for different reasons, they're both looking to make a new friend on their End Day. The good news: There's an app for that. It's called the Last Friend, and through it, Rufus and Mateo are about to meet up for one last great adventure and to live a lifetime in a single day.
LIKE WTH JUST HAPPENED? My heart is racing right now because this book gave me so many things at once. There is the beauty of knowing you have one last day to live so you get the chance to literally live it to the fullest, there's the chance of becoming the person you always wanna be even for just a day, there's the ability to say proper goodbyes to people who meant so much to you and there's this opportunity for you to touch people's lives in more meaningful ways. You get to live the next several hours left pushing past your boundaries and making the most out of it without the fear of regrets later. I mean, if that's not beautiful, I don't know what is! What happened to Rufus and Mateo is etched in my heart so so deeply that it pushes me to get out of my comfort zone. This story just pushed me so hard that now I want to be out there leaving marks.
Mateo and Rufus' story is absolutely one story that will leave you on edge and holding your breath. The anticipation is so high I am both nervous and scared. Once you read it, it stays in your system and I swear, I would babble about this one for a long, long time. Their friendship breaks the stereotype that you have to know a person this long in order to build trust and all that bullshit because M and R had a day and theirs had even more history than some of my friendships combined. It's so special, nurturing, welcoming and free. I want more friendships like this.
They way the story was told is another thing that blows my mind. It's an alternating POV between M and R and several more surprise POVs which soooo kickass because of how they are interrelated. Words are failing me right now but this damn book should be made in to a movie and I wanna see this Number #1 in NYT BestSellers List because THIS IS ONE HELL OF A GRIPPING BOOK I WILL FOREVER BOOK PUSH TO YOU ALL. (That is if you aren't convinced yet that Silvera delivers, but I know you are BECAUSE THIS IS ADAM SILVERA, PEOPLE)
I think Adam is really the Evil Queen in disguise. He loves ripping our hearts out and enjoys swimming in his reader's tears.
They Both Die at the End is one of those books that will change you because you certainly won't be the same person after reading. A gripping story of two lives crossing paths at the very end, it all in all teaches you to live to the fullest, love hardcore and seize every fucking moment as if every day is your last day.
Thank you HarperCollins International for the eARC!
"But no matter what choices we make - solo or together - our finish line remains the same … No matter how we choose to live, we both die at the end."
"Entire lives aren't lessons, but there are lessons in lives."
"Maybe it's better to have gotten it right and been happy for one day instead of living a lifetime of wrongs."
"People have their time stamps on how long you should know someone before earning the right to say it, but I wouldn't like to you no matter how little time we have. People waste time and wait for the right moment and we don't have that luxury. If we had our entire lives ahead of us I bet you'd get tired of me telling you how much I love you because I'm positive that's thepath we were heading on. But because we're about to die, I want to say it as many times as I want--I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you."


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|Kelham Island Tavern's beer garden
I thought the heat wave called for a spot of ale fresco drinking in some of Sheffield's city centre hostelries.
There are a host of beery sun traps in the heart of the Steel City.
My template was to keep out of the Kelham quarter in order to bring you something a bit different -but, as you will see, I wasn't entirely successful.
I started out the Fat Cat's newish sister pub, Tap and Tankard, across from the City Hall.
Inside it was a little dark, but neatly laid out. One thing I noticed straight away was the music. Not something I'm used to hearing at its sibling's pub apart from during the Tramlines festival or at special events.
I'm not against music in real ale pubs, in fact I rather like it, but it was just something I picked up on.
The bar presented four Kelham Beers, three regulars and a special. On the other half of the bar were four guests, from which I chose Bad Seed Brewery's Boadicea Pale Ale (4.5%) over Thornbridge Jaipur, Rudgate (Innovation Ales) Milk Stout and Exit 33's Calypso Pale Ale Ale.
|Sign at Tap & Tankard
I was greeted by a number of old brewery signs and pub names. The beer garden was the usual whitewashed bricks catching the sun affair, which was just what I was after.
I'd set myself a half-pint limit in each pub so as to cover more ground, so it was soon time to head to The Red Deer, off West Street and Mappin Street.
Now, I have a family connection with this pub. It was my dad's local when he worked over the road. He once arranged a conference where people came from all over. I'm not sure what he made of foreign delegates telling him that the best bit about the conference was the after party at The Red Deer. Strangely, I've not done much drinking in my dad's old favourite, so I put that right.
|Red Deer, Pitt Street
I took my half into the beer garden where I hoped to catch sight of its famous neighbours: the peregrine falcon family who live a street away on St George's Church. But despite them being on a clutch of eggs, I had no joy.
|University Arms, Sheffield.
My intention was to round off this outdoor drinking session by catching a bus from the Botanical Gardens back towards the station and The Rutland Arms.
|Sign at Shakespeares
I'd tried the sequel only in a bottle form and it was a beauty. But on draught it went into a different dimension.
After a hazy look at the old posters in the pub's beer garden, it was time to finish off in The Kelham Island Tavern, which I'd just heard that day had been once again been named Sheffield CAMRA's pub of the year. In fact it won for the eleventh time.
The pub is also well known for its beer garden, which I think has garnered plenty of awards too. I congratualted Trevor the landlord and asked what he would recommend to toast their latest success. He suggested Atom Rare Earth (5.5%). This pale turned out to be one of the best beers I've had so far this year, along with OAP DIPA and Blue Bee's Left to Right.
I seldom revisit a beer but I broke the rules with this one and had it again while perched on a bench with arguably the finest view in beer.


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Ontology: Techno Order
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The aspect (extension) of the ArchiMate Framework that is concerned with modelling the elements which, in different ways, motivate the design and operation of the enterprise.
It includes these model elements:
This figure shows the graphical representation of the motivation model elements and the key relationships.
For more information: ArchiMate® 3 Chapter 7 Motivation Elements.
The figure has been created with the free ArchiMate modelling tool Archi.
The motivation extension model elements are particularly relevant for the mission outcomes at the segment, agency, sector, federal, national and international in the common approach of the Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework.
The relationship of these model elements with the strategy elements and Implementation and Migration Extension is illustrated in the pattern Driver goal gap pattern (Check & Plan).
Questions, answers and comments
Children of Motivation Extension:
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Royal Polaris docked at Fisherman's Landing July 7 as skipper Roy Rose brought his 35 anglers home from an eight-day trip that visited Alijos Rocks and Cedros Island, then spent two days in open water fishing on mixed yellowfin, bluefin and albacore.
The best fish of the trip was a wahoo that moved into the young season's top spot. The 76-pound 'skin was caught by Angel Cruz of San Diego on a Fish Trap seven-inch swim bait in white "glow" color.
Angel won first place for his lanky prize. He said he took it on straight Spectra, an Accurate 665 N reel and a Calstar 6480 rod.
Royal Polaris Jackpot Winners and their big fish.
Mike Birmingham of Snelling was second, for a 61.2-pound yellowfin, and Matt Brown, a 22-year-old student (computers and robotics) from San Diego won his first long-range jackpot spot; third place for a 58.4-pound yellowfin tuna.
The charter was sponsored by RingedHooks.com owner Guy MacDonald, who has picked up a new product line in Raider Lures, via a contract with Spanyid Lures for import. Guy said he had three metric tons of Raiders, Snipers and Maniac jigs coming in shortly.
RingedHooks.com owner Guy MacDonald enjoyed his chartered trip aboard Royal Polaris.
"The best fishing was in two places," remarked chartermaster MacDonald, "at Alijos Rocks and in the open water about 140 miles from San Diego. At Alijos it was flat calm and 72 degrees. The best rig to get bit with there was 40-pound line and fluorocarbon leader. At Cedros we got yellowtail and calico bass, but we left after a half day when we heard about the good tuna fishing farther north. Up that way we found a school that stayed with us, and we did very well.
"The purple Raiders got bit the best at Alijos," concluded MacDonald.
Vince Biondo of Del Mar used a gold Raider 200 to take a 51-pound wahoo. Vince didn't enter the jackpot.
More new products on the Royal Polaris came from George Swarberg of Newport Beach; new rod butt devices to use instead of a rod belt. The cushions are called Knobbies, and the motto is, "Pop a Knobbie on your rod."
The Knobbies will go into distribution for tackle stores July 10, said George.
New Best Bluefin
Qualifier 105 arrived at Pt. Loma Sportfishing July 7 under Brain Simms' hand. The 30 anglers aboard had a five-day trip that paid off with the biggest bluefin so far this season.
The whopper of the bunch was a 91-pound shortfin caught by Jeff Gardner of San Diego.
Q105 Winners display their big bluefin.
"My dad was on a 60-pounder," said Jeff, "and when I hooked up he said I had one just like it. Then it pulled me right over and pinned me to the rail and bent me over, so I knew it was a big one.
"I had it on an eight-foot jig stick for half and hour. It almost spooled me and then took me halfway around the boat. Then it dogged me straight up and down."
The jackpot was a father-son sweep by Jeff and his dad Don Gardner. Don's 64-pounder won second place. John Okita of Las Vegas was third, for a 60.4-pound bluefin.
Success Finds Same
Cary Dodson brought Lance Withee's Success home to Pt. Loma Sportfishing July 7 after a good two-day trip. The first day was spent fishing on mixed tuna offshore and the second at San Martin Island, fishing for bass, bottom fish and halibut. Dodson said his anglers had 120 yellowfin to 55 pounds, 12 bluefin from 25 to 35 pounds and four keeper halibut, along with numerous miscellaneous fish.
Bassing Gets Good
Tuna aren't the only fish on the bite these days.
"I went fishing off La Jolla yesterday and got five bass over five pounds," Ken Sievers at Fisherman's Landing told me.
So many of my inshore fishing buddies have been talking about the bass fishing I had to try it for myself. A three-quarter day trip Thursday, July 6 aboard the Oceanside 95 with skipper Mark Whyte proved to be just the ticket.
We motored south all the way to Solana Beach and the Del Mar Gap, where crewman Mike Roach dropped the anchor in 45 feet and pointed out the kelp was gone from the surface there, as it is in most North County spots where it's been luxuriant for several years.
"It's still down there, well under the surface," said Mike. "But it's not as thick as it used to be."
I didn't know what to expect. Apparently the bass haven't been displaced, because they started biting right away. I made a cast with a sardine and hung a nice two and half-pounder, and released it. The next cast got a small bass of barely legal size; the cast after that brought up a chunk three-pounder.
Elisa DeJong of Sacramento displays a nice calico.
I wasn't the only angler catching calicos. One of the local anglers found a five-pounder, and some sand bass came up as well. We were a mixed group, and those who knew this sort of fishing profited by the fast bite. There were also tourists aboard, families, and some anglers from inland or out of state who knew how to fish but had no experience with kelp bass.
Warren Moak of Oceanside shows off his jackpot fish.
After a couple of hours the bite was slower. Whyte opted to move a ways up the line and we were into a new bite. Another five-pounder came up for a happy angler. Over the next couple of hours I caught and released a dozen calicos. Four were over four pounds.
The fishing made me remember how much I liked bassing when I first began fishing off Southern California quite some time ago. The first time was in 1968. In the late 70's I moved to San Diego and began to fish occasionally. Dick Helgren was one of the first skippers to give me a ride on the Oceanside 95, as I returned to journalism in the 80's.
Deckhand Mike Roach was on the boat back then, and on this cloudy morning burning off into a bright sun, it was a pleasure to watch him helping some of the new passengers the same way he helped me. When it comes to salt water, a good bass fisherman is almost certain to make a good tuna fisherman. The same rules apply: pick a good bait, pin it on properly, don't waste time once you have the bait, and cast that bait with a gentle touch to the best place to find a fish.
It sounds easy, but it takes practice to do it consistently, and Mike remains a fine teacher.
One of the day's highlights was the catch and release of a very juvenile black sea bass. Jim Crawford of New Jersey, who also got some nice bass, including the biggest sand bass I saw all day, was the angler who helped the species.
This juvenile black sea bass showed off its purple shine before being released.
When fishing got tougher at midday, I tried fishing a Fish Trap green Wham with a green bullet head on the bottom. I got several more bass that way, and two were in the four to five-pound class.
Fish Trap's green Wham found several more bass.
My day ended well, with a some 18 legal-size bass caught and released, except for a couple that I passed to anglers who couldn't get bit and wanted to catch at least one bass. Most rental rods come with 25 or 30-pound line; not the best stuff to use on bass, which can be line-shy.
My 12-pound outfit was perfect for the purpose on this day. I kept another rig handy with 22-pound Soft Steel thin Ultima line and 22-pound fluorocarbon leader, just in case any of the 25-pound yellowtail known to frequent the area showed their masked faces. They didn't.
The day left me with a good sunburn on my face and neck, since it started out cloudy and then turned to bright sun. Even though I wore a hat enough sun bounced off the water and onto my face to make it red. Next time I swear I'll remember to bring my lotion.
If you haven't gone bass fishing for a long time, this looks to be the right situation for a good day on the water catching calico and sand bass. The big ones are biting, and anyone can catch 'em!
The next morning I got an e-mail from one of the anglers aboard:
I just wanted to take a minute to say that it was nice to meet you yesterday on the Oceanside 95. I was out with my son Ben and my god-son John Plemons. (It was a birthday trip for my boy's 15th B-Day.) My son and I were the guys fishing off the port rail with the light tackle. The boys and I had a great time with the calico and sand bass.
Skipper Mark did a great job of putting us on the fish, and the deckhands did a great job. Jacob, Mike and Eddy really did their best to make it a fun day. (So fun in fact, that my son wants to go out with them again next week before we head out on Thursday for some tuna action out of San Diego.)
Anyway, not that I got to really chat with you or anything, but I enjoyed the fishing and was honored to be on the same boat with a "fishing legend". I can't wait to see some of the photos you guys got."
Andy Redding